Rights
We all have rights, but it can be hard to stand up for them if we don’t know what they are. Do we have the right to information about sex? Do people have to ask before they touch us? Do doctors have to keep our conversations with them private? Do two people have the right to date if they both say yes but a family member or staff disagrees with their decision? Do people have the right to have children if they want them? Can someone tell us we’re not allowed to be gay? What if someone wants to date us but we’re not sure how we feel about them? Who can we ask about this stuff?
Let’s have a conversation!
Resources
Sensual Solutions
Intimacy coaches who have experience providing services for people with disabilities.
Options For Sexual Health
British Columbia’s largest sexual health nonprofit, with lots of info and services on their website.
Youth Clinics
Friendly spaces for youth, often offering: free contraception, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy testing & general sexual health info.
Pharmacare & Contraception
If you receive disability benefits in British Columbia, you’re usually eligible for a free hormonal IUD through Pharmacare.
VictimLink BC
24/7 free, confidential support for victims of crimes across B.C. and the Yukon.
Is That Legal?
A print-based, plain-language resource about online sexual harassment and your legal rights.
The Is That Legal? PDF covers all sorts of different types of online harassment, from being bullied, to being pestered to send naked photos, to being blackmailed. It talks about your legal rights and how to get support.
Women Against Violence Against Women
Support for women, trans, two-spirit, and nonbinary folks who have experienced violence.
British Columbia Association for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA)
Support for males who have been sexually abused at some time in their lives.
Chronically Queer
A place where LGBTQIA2S+ identified people living with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities can share what is happening in their lives.
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Link for all online meetings: https://zoom.us/j/4823554390
(All upcoming meetings are online until further notice.)
abOUT Group
abOUT is a friendship & support group for LGBTQIA2S+ folks labelled with intellectual disabilities. They operate a Facebook page and have occasional events.
The Health Initiative for Men
A local non-profit society for gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer (GBT2Q) men. Supporting sexual, mental, and social health. Monthly events.
Transcare BC
Care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.
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